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OV55 KWK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,747 mi
Last recorded100,747 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 100,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 97,856 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,350 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,104 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 92,104 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,966 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 89,966 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,084 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 83,315 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 83,315 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 80,047 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,824 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,398 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,208 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,854 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,846 miles

cuts to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 38,840 miles

damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

damage to wheels.

possible fault on centre brake light.

wear to brake discs.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,757 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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OV55 KWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV55 KWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV55 KWK registered?

OV55 KWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is OV55 KWK safe to buy?

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